November 2016

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find totaly 30 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.

Textalyzer Has Privacy Advocates Concerned, Safety Advocates Celebrating
There’s disturbing news for anyone who relies on a vehicle to get around: the National Safety Council has reported that motor ...
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Is Santa Phishing for your Child’s Identity?
With the holidays approaching, there is no shortage of fun and meaningful ways to celebrate, especially if you have kids. From decorating to baking to goi...
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Watch Out for What Comes in the Mailbox
With the near-constant news of data breaches, identity theft, and other cybercrimes, it’s easy to forget that “old-fashioned” means of nabbing your identifying...
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Identity Theft: Finding Help at the Holidays
For many people, the holidays are a busy time. There are visits with friends and family, school and kids’ activities to attend, work and social events, an...
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How You Can Help on Giving Tuesday
Everywhere you look, stores and shoppers alike are gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The sales specials, discounts, coupons, and events draw crowds of c...
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Are Your Holiday Purchases Putting Your Kids at Risk?
As parents, you may have to pull off an especially tricky balancing act around the holidays. It can be hard to navigate the commercials that enti...
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Be on the Lookout for Shipping Scams
A growing number of consumers have come to rely on online shopping for their holiday purchases, and it’s not hard to see why. Retailers of every size have started...
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Eva Velasquez, CEO and President of the ITRC, Wins Stevie® Award In 2016 Stevie Awards for Women In Business
Women Around the World Recognized at Event in New York City
SAN DIEGO, Calif – November 2...
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Yahoo Email Scam Targets Users with Attachments
There are countless ways that scammers send out viruses, malware, and fraud attempts, but they’re only effective if you fall for it. That’s why the fam...
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New Account Fraud - A Growing Trend in Identity Theft
Looking back at the types of information compromised during 2015, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) saw an astronomical rise in the numbe...
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Spammers Take to Online Ads to Spread Malicious Software
Ah, those spam emails of yesteryear, the ones that promised untold wealth for helping a prince get his money out of the country. There were al...
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Do You Have a Black Friday Game Plan?
Part of the fun of holiday shopping is in making out lists of the “perfect” gift to give your loved ones, then browsing for just the right item. For some particu...
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Where Will Chip Cards End Up Next?
When the US first launched its EMV card rollout—also known as a “chip” card—only a handful of retailers accepted them. This system has already been in place for dec...
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Tips for a Fruitful but Safe Cyber Monday
With Black Friday just around the corner, savvy shoppers are making plans to score some great holiday gifts and take advantage of the potential savings. But ...
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